Pay Structure and Payout Guide for On-Demand Notaries

Audience: On-demand Notaries (ODN)

This article provides a clear breakdown of the payment structure for On-demand Notaries (ODN). Learn how earnings are calculated for answering calls and providing services through the On-demand queue, along with details on payout schedules and service fees.

On-Demand Notary Pay
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Proof's pricing plans are subject to change. This includes transaction fees and any additional incentives. Proof reserves the right to make these changes at any time and will provide appropriate notice prior to any pricing changes taking effect.

1. Active States

The Proof platform is currently live for On-demand Notaries in the following states:

  • Florida
  • Nevada
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas
  • Virginia

2. Pay Structure

Your pay is based on the type of transaction, the type of account that initiated it, and the action you're performing. Here's a breakdown of each transaction type:

Acting as a Notary for:
Retail +

Transactions created by an individual who uploads their own documents to the platform.

Business +

Transactions created by a user in a non-real estate organization who sends transactions to their signers.

Full Real Estate Signing* +

Transactions initiated by a title agent or lender Proof account where all documents are eSigned or notarized.

"Other" or "Trailing Documents"* +

Transactions created by a title or lender that have fewer documents and take substantially less time than a full real estate signing.

HELOCs +

Transactions that may come through the real estate or business queue, with the same payout regardless of the queue.

Acting as a:
Remote Witness +

You may act as a remote witness for certain transactions requiring a witness. You are paid as long as you apply a signature, regardless of whether the transaction is terminated or completed successfully.

Trusted Referee +

When acting as a trusted referee for an Identify transaction, you are paid per completed transaction, even if the person's identity was not verified.

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Only notaries permitted to handle real estate transactions can answer calls as a Remote Witness or as a Trusted Referee. See Levels Policy for On-demand Notaries for more information.

3. Payouts

Transaction Type Amount
Retail and Business $5 for first stamp or seal, $1 for each additional.
Full Real Estate Transaction $25 per completed full real estate transaction initiated by a title agent or lender.
HELOC $20 per completed transaction.
"Other" or "Trailing Document" $5 for first stamp or seal, $1 for each additional.
Remote Witness $3.50 per transaction. Paid as long as a signature is placed on the document, regardless of whether the transaction is completed successfully.
Trusted Referee $5 per completed transaction, regardless of result.

4. Receiving Payments Through Stripe Connect

All payments are sent from Proof via Stripe Connect, which you set up when you create your account. On your Proof account Home page, you'll find a summary of your earnings and a link to your Stripe account. For questions about your Stripe account, reach out to Stripe Support.

Your Stripe account may show two line items:

  • Payment from Proof: A positive number showing the amount you were paid for your work on the Proof platform.
  • Stripe Payout: A negative number showing the amount transferred to your bank account.

Read more about setting up your payout schedule: Update Payout Schedule for On-demand Notaries.


5. Pay Schedule

You can choose your pay frequency in your Proof account from the following options:

  • Daily (subject to weekend and holiday availability)
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
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Please allow up to 30 business days for notary payout correction requests to reflect in your account.

Summary Checklist

  • Your pay is based on the transaction type, the account that initiated it, and your role.
  • Payments are sent via Stripe Connect — check your Proof Home page for earnings summaries.
  • Choose your pay frequency — daily, weekly, or monthly — in your Proof account settings.
  • Allow up to 30 business days for payout correction requests to reflect in your account.

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Still unsure? For questions about your Stripe account, contact Stripe Support. For questions about your Proof account or payouts, contact Proof Support.

 

 


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